Lingyan Cave Scenic Area
Located in the northwestern part of Wuyuan County, approximately 52 kilometers from downtown Wuyuan, Lingyan Cave Scenic Area is a national forest park covering an area of about 36 square kilometers. The scenic area combines a remarkable collection of karst caves, ancient villages, lush forests, and historic post roads, offering a rich blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Among the many caves, Hanxu Cave and Lianhua Cave are the most representative. Hanxu Cave is currently the only cave open to the public. Visitors can also take a boat to explore its fascinating underground world.
Scenic Spots inside Lingyan Cave (Hanxu Cave)
Lingyan Cave and The Surrounding Area
Lingyan Cave may be the main attraction, but Lingyan Cave Scenic Area has much more to offer. Tongyuan Village, located within the scenic area, is a historic Taoist village with a history spanning thousands of years. The village is home to 56 ancient trees, including Southern Chinese yew, ginkgo, camphor, nanmu, and Chinese chinquapin trees. Surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful natural environment, Tongyuan Village offers a peaceful glimpse into the region’s cultural and ecological heritage. Take your time to explore beyond the cave and appreciate the tranquil beauty of the village and its ancient trees.
Underground River Rafting
If exploring the cave is the beginning of your journey through Lingyan Cave, then rafting along its underground river is undoubtedly the most unforgettable part of the experience.
Step aboard a small boat and slowly glide into the underground river. As the oars gently cut through the calm water, stalactites along the riverbanks are reflected on the surface, while the lights dance across the rock walls. All you hear is the soft sound of water. There is no rush and no noisy crowds—just a peaceful journey through an underground world where time seems to flow slowly.
For many visitors, this is the most memorable part of their Lingyan Cave experience—and it is a must-try attraction when visiting Lingyan Cave in summer.
Tour Map of Hanxu Cave
Main Scenic Spots inside Hanxu Cave
After entering the main entrance, the tour starts from the top to the bottom, which has 7 levels in total. There are numerous scenic spots inside Hanxu Cave and each of them is decorated with colorful artificial lights. Under this beautiful background, rocks in the cave become more attractive. There are stalagmites, columns, and stalactites that combine together and form special shapes endowed with certain cultural meanings. When you reach the bottom, there is an underground river. You can take a boat tour to see the cave up close, with moving scenes along the way, it is another interesting way to appreciate Lingyan Cave.
- A Pillar of Strength
- Sanqing Images
- Gods of the Town Gates
- Heaven Waterfall
- Waiting for the Moon at the West Wing
- Longevity Spring
- Bodhi Tree
- Jade Chain
- Heavenly Dragon Rise to the Sky
- Plum Garden Welcomes Spring
- Lotus Drooping
- Gold Mountain and Silver Mountain
- Cold Sword Against the Sky
- Peony in Water
- Lingyan Lake
Opening Hours/Entrance Ticket
Opening Hours/Ticket Price
- Summer opening hours: 7:30-17:30; Winter opening hours: 8:00-17:00
- Entrance Fee: 55 RMB individual ticket (free admission with Wuyuan attraction combo ticket). More on Ticket Information
- Recommended visit time: 90 minutes
- Tip: From the visitor center where you buy your ticket to the Hanxu Cave entrance, it’s quite a hike, some of the walk are steep stairs, make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Please note, there is no place to buy tickets at the Hanxu Cave entrance, you have to buy your ticket online or at the visitor center which is about 15 minutes walk away (including those steep stairs)
Transportation
How to get to Lingyan Cave
- Address/Location: Tongyuan Village, Dazhangshan Township,Wuyuan County, City of Shangrao, Jiangxi Provinde；on Wuyuan North Tour line, about 52km away from the center of Wuyuan County
- There is no direct bus from Wuyuan Train Station
- There are buses from Wuyuan Old North Bus Station: There are direct buses to Shicheng Village from Wuyuan Old North Bus Station, the bus has a stop at Lingyan Caves (Shicheng is the final bus stop and Lingyan Cave is the second last stop). The distance from Shicheng to Lingyan Cave is only 6km, and the bus ride is about 16 minutes. The current schedule from Wuyuan Old North Bus Station to Shicheng is: 8:30,9:30,12:10,15:00, these schedules are for your reference, they may change according to the season.
- Self-Driving: Self-driving visitors can set their navigation destination to “Wuyuan Lingyan Cave Visitor Center,” where parking is available. The drive from downtown Wuyuan takes approximately one hour. The road to Lingyan Cave follows a winding mountain route with some sharp turns and steep sections. If you are an inexperienced driver or not accustomed to driving on mountain roads, it is recommended to hire a car with a local driver.
How to get to Wuyuan
- By Train: There are many high-speed trains that go directly to Wuyuan. If a direct train is not available, you can consider taking a high-speed train to Shangrao, Nanchang, Huangshan, or Jingdezhen, and then transferring to a train bound for Wuyuan Station
- By Plane: There are airports in Huangshan, Jingdezhen, and the Sanqingshan area near Wuyuan. You can fly into one of these nearby airports and then transfer by high-speed train to Wuyuan.
Food & Lodging
There are plenty of places to eat or stay as there are two villages (Tongyuan Village and Tongyuan New Village) inside Lingyan Cave area. Many local dishes are delicious, you should really try, just make sure you eat at a restaurant that provides a menu with clearly displayed prices, or agree the price before you sit down to eat, otherwise your meal could be overcharged.
